Community solar farm under construction

Construction is underway on Queensland's first community-owned solar farm located in Hervey Bay.

The $2.7 million State Government-funded solar farm is expected to be completed in the next few months.

Energy Minister Stephen Robertson says the farm will power up to 100 local homes.

"It means the community will have the opportunity to participate in the farm by working with Wide Bay Water in a way which will see the farm expand beyond its initial $2.7 million investment," he said.

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